in rear, ridden entering straight, progress into 9th 2f out, went 6th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden entering straight, 7th on outer 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, no impression
led, ridden entering straight, headed over 2f out, soon weakened quickly
mid-division, progress and ridden in 5th over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 3f out, soon weakened, dropped behind over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 4th over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd inside final furlong
in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders on outer and took keen hold, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2f out
slowly into stride and always behind, never a factor
chased leaders, improved to lead over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong
Several of these have been disappointing, including TIRGHA, though she appeared to run a bit better behind Duchess Of Andorra at Listowel. That was the first time she's faced quick ground for a while and today's conditions should be ideal so she's handed the vote to finally get off the mark. First Sitting looked a sure-fire future winner when runner-up to Illusive at Leopardstown but didn't handle faster ground at the Curragh next time. He still looks good for a place as Pershing is now on his third trainer and has been competing at all sorts of distances. The remainder will all need to improve though Tommy Stack's once-raced Salariaq showed promise at Killarney and wouldn't need much more to make her presence felt.
Belclare Boy (IRE) 80-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden into moderate 4th over 3f out, no impression over 2f out, 4th of 5, 19l behind Mr Rock (9-5) at Wexford 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Aug.
Jj Is Talkin (IRE) 66-1 (10-1) Chased leader, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased, 5th of 7, 43l behind Hurricane Volta (9-5) at Tramore 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Aug.
Manorov 66-1 (10-2) Held up in 6th, ridden 3f out, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Renown (9-5) at Wexford 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Back Farm Lady (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th under 3f out, no headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 15l behind Quartz (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app mdn stks (3yo+) pol.
Ciankyle (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Ran 6th, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 15l behind Quartz (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app mdn stks (3yo+) pol.
Law Enforcer 25-1 (9-2) Slowly away and in rear, ridden 2f out, went moderate 6th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 11l behind Refusetolisten (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn stks pol in Aug.
Notnowsam 14-1 (10-7) Led, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, close up 2f out, no extra entering straight, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 43l behind Whitey O' Gwaun (10-7) at Galway 1m 4f am mdn stks gd in Jul.
Pershing 7-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders and took keen hold, close 3rd on inner 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on on outer inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind The Scourge (9-5) at Down Royal 7f mdn stks gf.
Vallar (USA) 40-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden in 10th under 3f out, no impression straight, no threat, 11th of 14, 28l behind Quartz (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app mdn stks (3yo+) pol.
Coolgower (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 15l behind Marakoush (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn stks in Aug.
Jealika (IRE) Diamond Green filly out of Bethal.
Salariaq (USA) 10-1 (8-7) Soon raced in 4th on outer and a little keen, 2nd approaching straight, soon under pressure, closed 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Henson (9-5) at Killarney 1m 3yo app mdn stks gd in Aug.
Smoke Show (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Raced in 4th, ridden 3f out, no impression and weakened from under 2f out, 13th of 14, 16l behind Ponfeigh (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo mdn gd in Jun.
Tirghra (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, 3rd 2f out, edged slightly right 1 1/2f out, went 2nd and no impression inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Duchess Andorra (9-0) at Listowel 1m 3yo fll stks gd.
Mount Oriel (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Very slowly away, soon in touch in rear, no impression from 3f out, 6th of 7, 37l behind Tandem (9-5) at Galway 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn gd in Aug '12.
First Sitting 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 6th into straight and raced on outer, 9th 2f out, 6th again and no impression 1f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Adjusted (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo mdn gf in Aug.